HB344 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mac McCutcheonHoward SanderfordJim PattersonLaura HallPhil WilliamsWayne Johnson

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Madison Co., lodging tax, termination date deleted, Act 2004-418, 2004 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Summary

HB344 extends Madison County's lodging tax termination date to September 30, 2032.

What This Bill Does

It amends the law governing Madison County's lodging tax (Act 2004-418, as amended by 2012-442) to extend the tax termination date to September 30, 2032. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it, so the extension is in force promptly. It does not specify changes to the tax rate or collection methods beyond extending the duration.

Who It Affects

• Lodging providers in Madison County (hotels, motels, and similar accommodations) who collect the lodging tax, as the tax remains in place until 2032.
• Madison County government and programs that rely on lodging tax revenue, which will continue to receive funds from the tax until 2032.

Key Provisions

• Extends the lodging tax termination date in Section 4 of Act 2004-418 (as amended by Act 2012-442) to September 30, 2032.
• The act becomes effective immediately after its passage and governor's approval (i.e., effective upon becoming law).

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Subjects

Madison County